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. >>> malaysia airlines reached out to grieving families of flight 370. according to a statement relatives will be getting some degree of financial compensation. it doesn't mean they can't claim compensation later. according to a report it took malaysia airlines controllers 17 minutes to realise that the tlight vanished from radar screens. >>> a virus that ipp fected nearly 370 people in saudi arabia is confirmed in indiana. middle east respiratory syndrome was discovered two years ago. last month alone there was a jump in the number of new cases in the middle east. the c d.c. says it was a mart of time before it reached u.s. shores. >> health care officials scrambled to track down people who travelled the same route as a man who, according to the c d.c. tested positive to the virus. the patient was a health care work are who returned it saudi arabia. he left riyadh on april 24th and finally landed in chicago. he took a because to indiana, he fell sick and ended up in the hospital. a deadly virus hit the health care industry hard. fatality rates are high.
. >>> malaysia airlines reached out to grieving families of flight 370. according to a statement relatives will be getting some degree of financial compensation. it doesn't mean they can't claim compensation later. according to a report it took malaysia airlines controllers 17 minutes to realise that the tlight vanished from radar screens. >>> a virus that ipp fected nearly 370 people in saudi arabia is confirmed in indiana. middle east respiratory syndrome was discovered two...
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now to new information about malaysia airlines flight mh370. according to a new report air traffic controllers did not realise the plane was missing until 17 minutes after it disappeared from radar. the report recommends the aviation looked into setting a standard into real-tripe tracking. >> a huge announcement about the minimum wage in one of america's biggest cities. >>> and rules revisited in relation to pot-laced snacks. >>> welcome back to al jazeera america. i'm john seigenthaler. a lot to cover this half hour. >> airing out her frustration, activist erin brockovick on the enforcement of environmental regulations. plus, single-sized servings. colorado regulators consider new rules for pot-infused food products. >>> and the potential legal battle over the l.a. clippers. why it may not be easy to strip the team from sister-in-law. >>> top stories - record rain fall and floodwaters left many marooned along the east coast. floodwaters remained in effect. rescue teams launched fots bring people to safety. a landslide swallowed a road in balti
now to new information about malaysia airlines flight mh370. according to a new report air traffic controllers did not realise the plane was missing until 17 minutes after it disappeared from radar. the report recommends the aviation looked into setting a standard into real-tripe tracking. >> a huge announcement about the minimum wage in one of america's biggest cities. >>> and rules revisited in relation to pot-laced snacks. >>> welcome back to al jazeera america. i'm...
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. >>> families in malaysia of the missing malaysia airlines passengers are being told that there are no new leads in the search. they have been holding frequent updates for the families, but after two months, the search will close next week. it's a hardship to the families, and they're doing what they can do to ease their pain. but they will do what we can with phonecalls and meetings face-to-face. >> john kerry, meeting with leaders from ethiopia and uganda and kenya this morning. warning the african union to employ peace-keeping troops, and they want the neighbors in sudan to issue penalties for fighters on both sides. >>> and in washington for a series of meetings, tonight she's going to be sitting down with the u.s. senators, and tomorrow, she'll be speaking with president obama. angela merkel will talk about the possibilities of sanctions with russia. >> in pakistan, the taliban has frequently targeted girls a schools in the north. more than 400 schools have been destroyed by that group. but since they have pushed the taliban out, more than 300 of them have been rebuilt. >> this
. >>> families in malaysia of the missing malaysia airlines passengers are being told that there are no new leads in the search. they have been holding frequent updates for the families, but after two months, the search will close next week. it's a hardship to the families, and they're doing what they can do to ease their pain. but they will do what we can with phonecalls and meetings face-to-face. >> john kerry, meeting with leaders from ethiopia and uganda and kenya this...
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protestors say their fears in thailand, the philippines and malaysia have better living standards. in athens, it's business at usual, organized strikes to public services, including. transportation and riot police gearing up for clashes with demonstrators. >> in turkey, demonstrators clashing with police, protestors want to hold their may day rallies there but the government banned protests in the square. we have more. >> demonstrators and police have clashed in several neighborhoods, demonstrators tried to march to the square. the please prevented them using tear gas and water cannon. the government is preventing unions from using the square as a venue for the may day rally and provided an alternative venue. it cited security concerns. according to the union, it is their right to demonstrate whenever and wherever they want. this is really part of an ongoing political struggle in this country, divisions within turkish society. this is not just about a may day rally. the government does have its critics, it was democratically elected. it won the elections. critics argue it is abusin
protestors say their fears in thailand, the philippines and malaysia have better living standards. in athens, it's business at usual, organized strikes to public services, including. transportation and riot police gearing up for clashes with demonstrators. >> in turkey, demonstrators clashing with police, protestors want to hold their may day rallies there but the government banned protests in the square. we have more. >> demonstrators and police have clashed in several...
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. >>> there has been a small glimmer of hope in the search for the missing malaysia airlines. the underwater imaging technology locating what appears to be the wreckage of that plane about 120 miles south of bangladesh. that's a long way from the current search area. australian authorities are down playing the images. they have officially now ended their aerial search for the plane and are ramping up their undersea foefrts. >> we don't know what the cost will be until we decide where we're going to search, what assets will be used and who will supply those assets. >> malaysia's defense minister says he will go to australia to discuss the costs. >>> in syria, an air strike today hitting a school, kills at least 18. we want to show you amateur video of the attack. it happened in aleppo. the rebel-held city has been under attack since government forces began their offensive in september. >>> voters in thighland helding to the polls on july 20th. the prime minister was expected to win, but the opposition launched a boycott. anti-government protests have been taking place ever sinc
. >>> there has been a small glimmer of hope in the search for the missing malaysia airlines. the underwater imaging technology locating what appears to be the wreckage of that plane about 120 miles south of bangladesh. that's a long way from the current search area. australian authorities are down playing the images. they have officially now ended their aerial search for the plane and are ramping up their undersea foefrts. >> we don't know what the cost will be until we decide...
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is wrapping up a week long tour have asia, returning home today after visiting japan, south korea, malaysia and the philippines. at the start of his term, president obama said he would make strengthening relationships with asian allies a top priority. it's been an uphill battle. >> president obama went to asia for more than just fancy food and banquets, but he sure was toasted a lot. still, what he wanted on his first stop was a trade deal with japan. after frantic meetings, he left full, but empty handed. >> why did it not happen? in part because of opposition to the treaty from inside japan. agriculture is highly protected in japan, but there are other examples, automobiles and so fort. real limitations, political limitations on the prime minister. >> that could signal long delays or the eventual death of the agreement which president obama hoped would shape his legacy, a big part of his much talked about pivot to asia. japanese officials seemed to get what they wanted, the president talking about islands disputed by japan and china. >> the treaty covers all territories administered by ja
is wrapping up a week long tour have asia, returning home today after visiting japan, south korea, malaysia and the philippines. at the start of his term, president obama said he would make strengthening relationships with asian allies a top priority. it's been an uphill battle. >> president obama went to asia for more than just fancy food and banquets, but he sure was toasted a lot. still, what he wanted on his first stop was a trade deal with japan. after frantic meetings, he left full,...
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. >>> in australia officials are calling off the aerial search for malaysia airlines flight mh370. prime minister tony abbott said it's unlikely any aircraft debris will be found on the surface of the ocean. researchers believe any debris would have sunk. they'll expand the underwater search area. the passenger jet disappeared on march 8th with 239 on board. >>> south sudan rebels and deposit are sitting for peace talks to end more than four months of violence. international mediators are overseeing the negotiations in ooeth , after -- ethiopia after weeks of delays. both are accused of committing atrocities. rebels recently are said to have killed hundreds in bentiu. tens of thousands fled their home, 80,000 are living in makeshift camps at u.s. bases. >>> in south korea, video released by the coast guard shows the moment the doomed ferry's captain fled the vessel. captain le joon-seok and his crew were arrested after escaping while passengers were told to stay in their cabin. the country's prime minister resigned, apologising for how the recovery has been handled. the death toll
. >>> in australia officials are calling off the aerial search for malaysia airlines flight mh370. prime minister tony abbott said it's unlikely any aircraft debris will be found on the surface of the ocean. researchers believe any debris would have sunk. they'll expand the underwater search area. the passenger jet disappeared on march 8th with 239 on board. >>> south sudan rebels and deposit are sitting for peace talks to end more than four months of violence. international...
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. >>> taking you around the world - in australia officials are calling off the aerial search for malaysia airlines flight mh370. prime minister tony abbott says it's unlikely any aircraft debris will be found on the surface of the ocean. . officials believe after 52 days debris would have sunk, they will expand the underwater area. the passenger jet disappeared on march 8th with 235 aboard. >>> south sudan rebels and government are sitting down for peace talks. international mediators are overseeing the negotiations in ethiop ethiopia, after weeks of delays. both sides are accused of committing atrocities. recently the u.n. says rebels killed hundreds of civilians bentiu. tens of thousands fleed their home, half living in makeshift camps. >>> in south korea video by the coast guard shows the moment the doomed captain fled the vessel. captain le joon-seok and his crew were arrested escaping the ship while passengers were told to stay in their cab jups. the prime minister resigned, apologising for how the recovery effort has been handled. more than 187 are missing. >>> in poland thousand ma
. >>> taking you around the world - in australia officials are calling off the aerial search for malaysia airlines flight mh370. prime minister tony abbott says it's unlikely any aircraft debris will be found on the surface of the ocean. . officials believe after 52 days debris would have sunk, they will expand the underwater area. the passenger jet disappeared on march 8th with 235 aboard. >>> south sudan rebels and government are sitting down for peace talks. international...
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philippines, the fourth stop on the asian tour, the white house did consider the last two stops in malaysia and philippines a success. this is part of the pivot president obama announced three years ago. a lot of people have had skepticism about the white house and president obama's commitment to that. they feel that this is a success and cap stone of the trip. a lot of the details here have yet to be announced, yet to be worked out. what we do know is that american troops for the first time in some 25 years, since the end of the cold war and since the united closed two massive bases here in the philippines, clark and subic bay, american troops are going to be rotating in a understand out. there's sensitivity of the presence of american troops on philippine soil. they're going to be on existing philippine bases. where they're going to be, how many, what theirporture is on the bases all has to be determined. president obama talking about fighting piracy, talking about regional security, certainly enhances the stability of the region, but make no mistake, the question of china and their aggre
philippines, the fourth stop on the asian tour, the white house did consider the last two stops in malaysia and philippines a success. this is part of the pivot president obama announced three years ago. a lot of people have had skepticism about the white house and president obama's commitment to that. they feel that this is a success and cap stone of the trip. a lot of the details here have yet to be announced, yet to be worked out. what we do know is that american troops for the first time in...
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vast area of the south china sea, parts of which are claimed by at the end of the day wrarn, brunei, malaysia and vietnam. we have more from manila. >> reporter: this agreement would many an increased perhaps of u.s. soldiers, the fortification and upgrading of u.s. military facilities also in the we were philippines, particularly the area facing the south china sea. washington said, though, that this does not mean the return of the u.s. bases. they were taken off and forced out of the philippines in the 1990s. in reality the u.s. soldiers never left. there's more than 600 of them supposedly involved in counterterror. >> operations, particularly in the southern philippines, now the president added - president aquino said this agreement is not just military, but improving and bolstering people to people ties. a lot of skeptics are wondering whether an increased military presence in the region particularly in the philippines means that the philippines is a bigger fa bigg presence. >>> talks due in ethiopia between sued job and south sudan. fighting broke out in december between pro-government f
vast area of the south china sea, parts of which are claimed by at the end of the day wrarn, brunei, malaysia and vietnam. we have more from manila. >> reporter: this agreement would many an increased perhaps of u.s. soldiers, the fortification and upgrading of u.s. military facilities also in the we were philippines, particularly the area facing the south china sea. washington said, though, that this does not mean the return of the u.s. bases. they were taken off and forced out of the...
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malaysia, he raced many issues he could have gone much further. there needs to be more pressure on the philippines military to end human rights abuses including extra judicial executions. >> do you think this should be a priority for president as he visits this region? >> well, certainly. i mean there's very major problems in all these countries that he's visiting. you know if we look at for instance the situation in malaysia, unfortunately he failed to meet with parliamentarparliamentleader an. we have seen the surge of killing of journalists, 26 journalists have been killed since president aquino has taken power. and many of these case he have been unresolved. it is clear there are some major issues that needs to be addressed. and president obama needs to raise these publicly and privately. >> also you could see where this could be a delicate subject for these host countries. when the president visits the philippines, how much difference do you think president obama can make? >> well, he can make a great deal of difference here. i mean, this is
malaysia, he raced many issues he could have gone much further. there needs to be more pressure on the philippines military to end human rights abuses including extra judicial executions. >> do you think this should be a priority for president as he visits this region? >> well, certainly. i mean there's very major problems in all these countries that he's visiting. you know if we look at for instance the situation in malaysia, unfortunately he failed to meet with...
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and malaysia threatened sanctions on broad sections. some in europe are baulking. on sunday president obama said the u.s. will not go it alone the. >> we'll be in a stronger position to deter mr vladimir putin, when he sees the world is unified and the united states and europe, rather than this is just a u.s.-russian conflict. >>> preparing for another round of elections in iraq - the political corruption some candidates say they are fighting to end. we discussion in the sunday segment "the week ahead", r >>> we are glad you are watching al jazeera america. here are the top stories - while the n.b.a. play-offs got under way, anger is growing over alleged racist remarks by clippers' owner donald sterling. n.b.a. will vesket. >>> pro-ukrainian and pro-russian forces clash. germany is condemning the holding of eight militias, and three captured ukrainian special forces officers. >>> the catholic church marked an historic occasion - popes john xxiii and john paul ii were named saints at the vatican. thousands travel to italy to celebrate the dual canonization. >>> it'
and malaysia threatened sanctions on broad sections. some in europe are baulking. on sunday president obama said the u.s. will not go it alone the. >> we'll be in a stronger position to deter mr vladimir putin, when he sees the world is unified and the united states and europe, rather than this is just a u.s.-russian conflict. >>> preparing for another round of elections in iraq - the political corruption some candidates say they are fighting to end. we discussion in the sunday...
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today, met with the prime minister and defended malaysia's fruitless efforts to find missing flight 370. mike viqueira has the story >> reporter: after weeks of criticism and suspicion that he and his government haven'shared all they know in the search for missing flight 370, the prime minister got a public boost from president obama? >> the united states and other it countries have found the malaidsian government eager for assistance, have been fully forthcoming with us in terms of the information they have. >>. ajib's government is under fire for human rights' record with charges of systematic abuse by police and government targeting of basis. president obama defended najib and his. ? >> the fact i haven't met with mr. amwar is not i candictive of our lack of concern. there are a lot of people i don't meet with and opposition leaders i don't meet with. >> he will send susan rice to meet with amwar. najib insists he has pushed through reform. >> you should not under estimate or diminish whatever we have done. >> as it has throughout his trip, the crisis in ukraine hung over the preside
today, met with the prime minister and defended malaysia's fruitless efforts to find missing flight 370. mike viqueira has the story >> reporter: after weeks of criticism and suspicion that he and his government haven'shared all they know in the search for missing flight 370, the prime minister got a public boost from president obama? >> the united states and other it countries have found the malaidsian government eager for assistance, have been fully forthcoming with us in terms of...
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the other issue is malaysia's human rights record. civil liebt groups point to a wide range of concerns to police to what they say is a biased judiciary. the opposition leader may yet again be imprisoned for sodomy, a charge he and rights groups say is politically motivated. the u.s. president said he raised the issue with the malaysian prime minister. >> president obama and i are both equally concerned about civil liberties as a principle. as you know, when i came to office in 2009, i introduced a slew of reforms. >> reporter: both leaders acknowledge that there is still work to be done on the front, but this trip was primarily to underscore the importance of the region to the u.s., and it was a point he stressed once again at a town hall meeting with young leaders from southeast asia's couldn'ts. . >>> we're approaching the midway point on this "news hour." when we come back, south africans celebrate 20 years of democracy since the first post-apartheid vote. we'll ask if the promises have been fulfilled. >>> on patrol in pakistan. w
the other issue is malaysia's human rights record. civil liebt groups point to a wide range of concerns to police to what they say is a biased judiciary. the opposition leader may yet again be imprisoned for sodomy, a charge he and rights groups say is politically motivated. the u.s. president said he raised the issue with the malaysian prime minister. >> president obama and i are both equally concerned about civil liberties as a principle. as you know, when i came to office in 2009, i...
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one thing that was not daysed was m malaysia's human rights record. the opposition leader may yet again be impressed for sodomy, the charge he and human rights groups say it false. but. >> president obama and i are equally concerned about silver liberties as a principle. as you know when i came to office in 2009 i introduced a slew of reforms. >> reporter: both leaders acknowledged that there is still work to be done on that front, but this trip was primarily to underscore the importance of the region to the u.s. it was a point he stressed aga again. al jazeera, malaysia. >> staying with president obama's asian tour and protesters in the philippines demonstrated against a security deal with the u.s. ahead of his visit there. activists say the accord affects the sovereignty of the philippines. going up in this news hour, corruption concerns have residents and oil rich city. and in sport find out what somement nbnba nba players have to say about comments made. >> hundreds of thousands of people have been packed in vatican city st. peter square. pope joh
one thing that was not daysed was m malaysia's human rights record. the opposition leader may yet again be impressed for sodomy, the charge he and human rights groups say it false. but. >> president obama and i are equally concerned about silver liberties as a principle. as you know when i came to office in 2009 i introduced a slew of reforms. >> reporter: both leaders acknowledged that there is still work to be done on that front, but this trip was primarily to underscore the...